ASHRAE
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · Professional Association and Labor Union
| Stands for | American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
ASHRAE stands for American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, a professional association and labor union abbreviation.
Global society that develops standards for building heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration, including Standard 90.1 on energy efficiency and 62.1 on ventilation and indoor air quality.
Example: The ventilation design meets ASHRAE Standard 62.1 for classrooms.
Usage notes
Its predecessor was founded in 1894, and the current society formed in 1959 by merging two groups. Its standards are referenced in building codes and energy laws, and its guidance on airborne disease drew attention during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is pronounced "ASH-ray".
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